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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.30, 3,758.99 and 2,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.30, 3,758.99 and 2,055.98 is: 3,070.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.30 : 3,758.99 = 2,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.30/3,758.99 = 2,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.30x = 3,758.99 × 2,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.30x = 7,728,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,418.94/2,517.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.12

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